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2010 Class Schedule

The Smocking Bird
2831 Linden Ave. • Birmingham, AL 35209
www.thesmockingbird.com
205 879-SMOC (7662) info@thesmockingbird.com

What’s New at The Smocking Bird! Expand your sewing knowledge!

New class schedule—see inside
Easter is April 4, come in today and let us help you get Sign up online or
started on a project. We have several upcoming Call 879-SMOC (7662) to register today!
classes to get you on your way as well. Whether you
want an heirloom dress or a beautiful bishop, we
have the class for you. Check www.thesmockingbird.com
regularly for updated class listings,
Take a look in our newsletter for a complete list of special events, new items, and more.
classes through August of this year, or go to our calen-
dar online at www.thesmockingbird.com.
Our store hours:
We have new, fun, funky patterns from Indygo Junc- Monday—Friday: 9:00am—5:00pm
tion, Pink Fig, Sew Sensible, Maw-Bell Design, and Remember: Beginning after Labor Day, we are also
Izzy & Ivy Designs. Pick out your favorite patterns and open on Saturdays 10 am—2 pm
match them with our wonderful fabric selection. We
have new prints from Michael Miller, Amy Butler, Free
Spirit, Robert Kaufman and many more.

We have a Floriani Seminar coming up and the first 2

classes are full. We added one more on Saturday
January 9th. Please see the Floriani section for more
seminar details.

Hope to see you soon!

Carol Provost and Martha Shaw Back by popular demand! We are excited
to announce the Floriani Stabilizer Semi-
nars. The Friday January 8 from 5:30 -
8:30pm and the Saturday January 9 from
10:00am - 2:00pm are both FULL. We
Mark your calendars have ADDED one more on Saturday Janu-
for our upcoming ary 9 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Space is
Anniversary Sale limited so please sign up today! The
charge for the seminar is $10, which can
January 18 - 23 be put toward any Floriani product after
Monday - Saturday the seminar. This is a great seminar for
anyone who has an embroidery machine
or is interested in embroidery.
Don’t forget to notify us when you have address changes.
You can update your email address on our website:
www.thesmockingbird.com
or email us at info@thesmockingbird.com
Class Schedule - 2010 Call 879-SMOC (7662) to register today!
Smocking Classes 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Learn the basics on a sample and make a
Basic Smocking Wednesday January 13, 20, and 27 project of your choice. What great gifts
By Martha Shaw Tuesday February 2, 9, and 16 smocked items make!.
$45 3 sessions Monday March 1, 8, and 15
Tuesday March 23, 30, and April 6
Tuesday April 12, 27, and May 4
Thursday May 27, June 3 and 10
Wednesday June 30, July 7 and 14
Tuesday July 27, August 3, and 10
Wednesday August 25, September 1, and 8
Stacking 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Learn to use cable stitches to make figures
By Martha Shaw Monday January 25 such as boats, bunnies, and balloons.
$25 1 session Wednesday February 24
Wednesday March 17
Wednesday May 5
Thursday June 24
Monday August 9
Pleater Class 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Learn to use your pleater. Bring your own
By Carol Provost 1 session Thursday February 4 pleater and dowel and call for our bishop
$25 if pleater not from us Wednesday March 24 recommendation before class.
Friday May 7 Morning Only
Thursday July 15
Machine Classes 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Learn how to complete a garment from fab-
Beginning Sewing I Tuesday January 12, 19, 26, and Feb. 2 ric, pins, and needles through layout and
$60 + supplies 4 sessions Wednesday January 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 construction. You will make a jumper (or
By Kay Murphy Thursday February 11, 18, 25, March 4 romper) in the process.
Tuesday March 23, 30, April 6, 13
Wednesday March 31, April 7, 14, 21
Monday June 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday July 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesday August 10, 17, 24, 31
9:30 - 11:30 AM:
Wednesday January 13, 20, 27, February 3
Thursday February 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesday March 24, 31, April 7, 14
Tuesday April 13, 20, 27, May 4
Intermediate Sewing 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Take your beginning skills a step fur-
By Kay Murphy Thursday January 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 ther. Learn to make a blouse or shirt. You
$60 + supplies 4 sessions Tuesday February 9, 16, 23, March 2 will learn to make and set in a sleeve, learn
Wednesday February 24, March 3, 10, 24 to make a collar with piping, and master
Tuesday April 20, 27, May 4, 11 buttonholes.
Wednesday April 28, May 5, 12, 19
Thursday March 25, April 1, 8, 15
Wednesday June 9, 16, 23, 30
Monday July 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesday August 11, 18, 25 and Sept. 1
9:30 - 11:30 AM:
Tuesday January 12, 19, 26 and February 2
Thursday March 4, 11, 25, and April 1
Wednesday April 21, 28, May 5 and 12
Bishop Construction 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 6:30 - 8:30 PM: From start to finish, learn all the steps and
By Martha Shaw Monday and Wednesday February 1 and 3 shortcuts for putting a bishop dress together.
$45 2 sessions Monday and Wednesday March 22 and 24
Monday and Wednesday May 17 and 19
Monday and Wednesday July 26 and 28
Sit & Sew 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesdays: Need a little help with an unfinished pro-
with Martha Shaw Tuesday January 5, 19, February 2, 16, ject? Join us for a relaxing day of stitching
$15 per day March 2, and 16 and help.
 Check www.thesmockingbird.com regularly for special events, new items, and more.

Heirloom Classes 9:30 - 12:00 Noon or 6:00 - 8:30PM: Learn basic heirloom by machine tech-
Beginning Heirloom niques. In the 1st class you will work on tech-
Machine Thursday January 14, 21, 28 nique samples and then begin a project of your
By Carol Provost Wednesday February 10, 17, 24 choice. We have class machines available for
$45 3 sessions Thursday May 6, Monday May 10, Thursday May 13 use if needed.

Advanced Heirloom 9:30 - 11:30AM or 6:30 - 8:30PM: Learn lace shaping techniques to make ovals,
Sewing diamonds, tear drops and loops of lace. We
By Carol Provost Thursday March 4, 11, 18 will cover pinstitching lace and pintucks. Class
$45 3 sessions 1, and 2 will be notebook techniques and 3 we
will apply to a garment.

Heirloom Sit and Sew 9:30 AM - 12:30 Fridays: Need a little help with an heirloom project?
By Carol Provost Join us for a relaxing day of stitching and help.
$15 per day January 29, February 26, and March 26

Basic Embroidery 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Learn the basic hand embroidery stitches and
By Margaret Land then apply these delicate stitches to a project.
$60 4 hours TBA Bring embroidery hoop and scissors.

Silk Ribbon Embroidery 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Learn this quick & easy technique to embellish
By Margaret Land clothing, as well as gift items. Get wonderful
$60 + $5 Kit 4 hours TBA results as you plan a luxurious ribbon project.

Shadow Embroidery 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: Learn a simple embroidery stitch. You can
By Margaret Land make bunnies, sailboats, bows and more to
$35 TBA embellish children’s clothes. Come see sample.

Children’s Corner 9:30 -12:00 Noon OR 6:00 - 8:30 PM: Learn to make a perfect pair of long pants for
“Campbell” Pants your child. Learn tips and shortcuts that will
By Martha Shaw Tuesday January 26 give your pants a professional look.
$25 1 session Tuesday March 16
Johnny or Lucy with 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Know the basics of sewing but want to learn
Smocked Insert how to add a smocked skirt or insert to the
By Martha Shaw Monday February 22 Jeffery or Lucy pattern? Learn construction
$35 1 session Thursday April 29 tricks and make piping.
Tuesday June 15

Smocked Insert Tee Shirt 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:00 - 8:30 PM: Learn to put a smocked insert into a t-shirt or
By Linda McIntosh Thursday February 3 sweat shirt. A fast and easy project and a great
$25 1 session Thursday March 25 way to keep older children wearing smocking.
Thursday April 22 Bring to class a shirt and a complete smocked
Wednesday June 2 insert and fabric for piping.
Wednesday August 11
Hair Bow Class 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Learn how to make custom hair bows to match
By Leigh Moore Monday February 8 those precious outfits you have created.
$25 1 session Tuesday March 9
Monday April 12
Tuesday June 8
Sewing Classes for Kids
Beginning Sewing Camp June 7 - 10 9:00 AM - Noon or 1:00 - 4:00 PM Learn the basics of sewing beginning with
By Kay Murphy June 14 - 17 9:00 AM - Noon threading your needle. We will make several
$60 plus supplies 4 ses- June 28 - July 1 9:00 AM - Noon or 1:00 - 4:00 PM projects including, hair scrunchy, tote bag, pil-
sions July 5 - 8 9:00 AM - Noon low and more. Must have completed 3rd
July 12 - 15 9:00 AM - Noon grade. Come by the Smocking Bird 2 weeks in
July 26 - 29 9:00 AM - Noon advance and get your supplies and fabric.
Intermediate Sewing June 14 - 17 1:00 - 4:00 PM Learn more sewing techniques and our projects
Camp July 5 - 8 1:00 - 4:00 PM will include a skirt and top. Must have com-
By Kay Murphy July 12 - 15 1:00 - 4:00 PM pleted beginning sewing to take this class.
$60 + supplies 4 session *Must have taken Beginning Sewing Camp
Machine Training Free machine training when you purchase your machine from
The Smocking Bird
205 879-SMOC (7662) www.thesmockingbird.com

Janome 350E Saturday January 2 1:30PM - 4:30PM

By Carol Provost
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM OR 6:00 - 9:00 PM:
Wednesday January 20
Wednesday March 10
Wednesday May 12
Monday July 19
Janome 9700 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM:
By Carol Provost Friday January 22
Wednesday March 17
Janome 11000 TBA on an individual basis
By Carol Provost

Janome 4900/6600 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM:

By Carol Provost Wednesday January 6 Evening Only
Friday February 26 Morning Only
Wednesday April 14, June 23

Janome DC 2010 , HT 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM:

2008-3050-3018 Wednesday January 13
By Carol Provost Thursday February 11
Friday March 26 Morning Only
Tuesday May 11
Friday June 18 Morning Only
Tuesday July 20
Jr. Digitizer 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM:
By Martha Shaw Monday February 8
Monday April 19
Monday June 28
Tuesday August 24
Monogram Wizard 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM:
By Martha Shaw Tuesday January 12
Thursday July 8

January 18 - 23
Monday - Saturday
Just in time for Easter!
Easter is April 4, come in and we can help pick out the perfect garment.